Racecards
15:20 Hexham
Alphameric - First In Retail Handicap Hurdle (Class E) (Class E)
- 6 Runners
- Distance: 2m 110y
- Going: Good
- Form P11226-
- Age 10
- Weight 11-10
- Trainer Ferdy Murphy
- Jockey A Dobbin
held up in rear, ridden 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 112213-
- Age 8
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer R Ford
- Jockey Mrs C Ford
led, ridden after 2 out, mistake last, soon headed, kept on same pace
- Form 01-
- Age 5
- Weight 11-5
- Trainer M Todhunter
- Jockey A P McCoy
held up in touch, ridden and outpaced 2 out, rallied approaching last, stayed on under pressure to lead flat, driven out
- Form 341P40-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-4
tracked leader, ridden and lost place approaching 2 out, soon weakened
- Form 2F4331-
- Age 6
- Weight 11-1
held up in rear, headway approaching 2 out, every chance last, soon ridden, one-paced
- Form 322340-
- Age 8
- Weight 10-0
tracked leaders, pushed along and lost place 4th, rallied and every chance approaching 2 out, one-paced approaching last
In depth
Verdict
Bob's Buster and Cherry tart have been mixing their races over both hurdles and fences of late and both have been rewarded with a touch of success. The former however, on this occasion looks to have the scope to be able to carry his 7lb penalty for winning here last week and can continue to strike whilst the iron is hot. Damien's Choice can also be relied upon to run a sound race and these three appear to have the spoils in the bag between them. With Bob's Buster marginally favoured.